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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,679.96, 53,544.51 and 12,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,679.96, 53,544.51 and 12,306.38 is: 18,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,679.96 : 53,544.51 = 12,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,679.96/53,544.51 = 12,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,679.96x = 53,544.51 × 12,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,679.96x = 658,938,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,938,819.25/35,679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.04

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